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The Best Episodes of Lucky Louie

Every episode of Lucky Louie ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lucky Louie!

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A blue-collar family man grapples with life's challenges while trying to maintain his marriage, raise his young daughter, and deal with the eccentricities of his friends and neighbors.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(256 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Louie works part time at the local muffler shop while his wife Kim works works as a nurse at the hospital and runs the household. Louie begins to wonder if his wife wants another baby when she tries to seduce him out of the blue. Meanwhile, Walter is upset at Louie's friendly gestures.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  2. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 2 - Kim's O
    7.3/10(236 votes)

    #2 - Kim's O

    S1:E2

    Louie is shocked when Kim demands an encore performance in the bedroom. Meanwhile, Walter is surprised by Ellen's latest hobby.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writers:Aaron Shure, Dan Mintz

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  3. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 5 - Control
    7.3/10(194 votes)

    #3 - Control

    S1:E5

    Louie is none too thrilled when Kim imposes a strict diet plan because she is worried about his health since he is overweight and out of shape.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Dino Stamatopoulos

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  4. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 3 - A Mugging Story
    7.0/10(215 votes)

    #4 - A Mugging Story

    S1:E3

    Kim ends up encountering a mugger and she runs to Louie for defense.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 4 - Long Weekend
    7.0/10(191 votes)

    #5 - Long Weekend

    S1:E4

    Kim is upset that her 4th of July plans are ruined all because Louie decided to make a horrible impulse purchase with the money she was going to throw the bash with.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  6. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 8 - Get Out
    7.0/10(209 votes)

    #6 - Get Out

    S1:E8

    Tina's rebellious daughter Shannon walks out of her mother's life and ends up walking into Louie and Kim's.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 6 - Flowers for Kim
    6.7/10(205 votes)

    #7 - Flowers for Kim

    S1:E6

    After an argument with Kim, Louie calls his wife a cunt, leading to an abrupt end to what was supposed to be a sex-filled weekend.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 7 - Discipline
    6.7/10(201 votes)

    #8 - Discipline

    S1:E7

    Lucy (who has previously been largely ignored) develops obnoxious behavior. Kim and Louie are at odds as to how to handle it.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  9. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 10 - Confession
    6.7/10(185 votes)

    #9 - Confession

    S1:E10

    Louie has to pay for leaving his sick daughter alone. However, what he confesses to Kim is not what she imagined he would say to her.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 11 - Louie Quits
    6.7/10(177 votes)

    #10 - Louie Quits

    S1:E11

    Kim ends up getting Louie a raise at the muffler shop, but he is not too happy at the idea of how got it.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 12 - Kim Moves Out
    6.7/10(174 votes)

    #11 - Kim Moves Out

    S1:E12

    Louie worries about his marriage when Kim tells him that she hates him and needs some time away from him. Meanwhile, Walter wants to do his Bill Cosby impression but Ellen won't let him.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 13 - Clowntime Is Over
    6.7/10(168 votes)

    #12 - Clowntime Is Over

    S1:E13

    After Bingo the clown doesn't turn up to Lucy's party, Louie is forced to become "Mr Pizza Box Man" to the enjoyment of all the children. Other families start contracting his services

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  13. Lucky Louie Season 1 Episode 9 - Drinking
    6.0/10(179 votes)

    #13 - Drinking

    S1:E9

    Louie leaves his sick daughter, whom he is supposed to be taking care of, to attend a college basketball game. He soon ends up getting into even more trouble on his ride home with Mike.

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Lucky Louie". It scored 7.5/10 based on 256 votes. Directed by Gary Halvorson and written by Louis C.K., it aired on 6/11/2006. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kim's O".